PLUNK FOR Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

plunk (for)

verb

variants or plonk (for)

Definition of plunk (for)

as in to endorse

to promote the interests or cause of I'm willing to plunk for any program that will reduce carbon emissions

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Democratic primary challengers include former state legislator Amish Shah and Marlene Galán-Woods, a former television news anchor endorsed by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC).

— Terry Collins, USA Today, 20 July 2026
Brunch backlash Does welcoming a political candidate into a business amount to endorsing his campaign?

— Adam Beam, AJC.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of endorse

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The pastor didn’t suggest endorsing candidates, but instead focusing on issues, like advocating for immigration reform, and using religion as a tool for community organizing.

— Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
With age minimums as leverage, the trust and safety teams within each company can advocate for design changes, like Snapchat’s, that prioritize kids’ well-being and safety over engagement.

— Ravi Iyer, Time, 18 July 2026

Definition of advocate

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The engine already supports several missile applications, with Pratt & Whitney delivering more than 2,700 units to customers worldwide.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026
Sinking land and rising tides Despite the enthusiasm for building Miami higher, the question remains whether the city can quite literally support it.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 21 July 2026

Definition of support

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According to a July 3 letter obtained by The Sacramento Bee, the city still needed to complete required rezoning, adopt the housing element and submit both to HCD before the department could certify the plan.

— Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
North Richland Hills adopted data center regulations in June 2025 to address the new use.

— Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026

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plunked (for)

plunk (for)

plunking

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